SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)

 View Only
last person joined: 12 hours ago 

The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

Learn more about SRRT on the ALA website.

  • 1.  Resolution?

    Posted Jun 13, 2025 08:02 PM
    Hello all. I observed the virtual SRRT AC meeting the other day. I saw there was a resolution related to freedom of expression introduced by the SRRT Councilor but it was only up in the chat space for a few minutes.
    Will the SRRT Councilor please post the resolution on this list so interested members can see it? This issue is even more important this week than it was last week! I assume the idea is to submit it to ALA Council at Annual. Thanks.
    Ann Sparanese, SRRT member


  • 2.  RE: Resolution?

    Posted Jun 14, 2025 08:52 PM
    Ann,thanks for raising this issue. It is criminal for our orgs to dismiss these statements. Health associations could also denounce the murders of Palestinian health care workers and the destruction of their hospitals.The AMA, APHA, ALA, and others could urge members to get into the streets, unions, schools, worksites, and universities to defend those most vulnerable. In the end, we all are.

    And thanks to SRRT members trying to do so.

    Karyn Pomerantz
    Retired health librarian and public health educator
    Co-editor of the multiracialunity.org blog





    Original Message


  • 3.  RE: Resolution?

    Posted Jun 16, 2025 11:35 AM
    I believe that Tara is finalizing it. She said that it wasn't finished yet. I expect she'll share it as soon as it's done.


    April

    --
    April Sheppard
    banhatenotbooks@gmail.com

    Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from me during a time that you're engaging in any of the above, please protect your time and wait to respond until you're working.



    Original Message


  • 4.  RE: Resolution?

    Posted Jun 16, 2025 12:09 PM
    I will just ask how she can "finalize" it without consulting the Action Council?
    Al





    Original Message


  • 5.  RE: Resolution?

    Posted Jun 16, 2025 12:24 PM
    Apologies. I meant that I understood she was finalizing the draft before sharing it with Action Council.



    April Sheppard
    banhatenotbooks@gmail.com

    Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from me during a time that you're engaging in any of the above, please protect your time and wait to respond until you're working.




    Original Message


  • 6.  RE: Resolution?

    Posted Jun 16, 2025 12:48 PM
    Thanks for the clarification.
    Al





    Original Message